A small Brazilian clothing company is facing the might of the All Blacks' legal team over a martial arts uniform that an expert says may also offend Maori.

Too high a heel on an average-height woman looks ungainly - there is nothing more supremely chic than looking comfortable in your shoes, writes Ellie Pithers.

Viva managing editor Amanda Linnell shares highlights from today’s Viva magazine. Follow her hyperlinks below and be informed and inspired at viva.co.nz.

British actress Emily Blunt has led criticism of the Cannes Film Festival after it emerged women not wearing high heels were being denied entry to screenings.

Apfel looks like a cross between a peacock and an owl. She has a plume of white hair, a slender physique and above-average height.

The 2015 Billboard Music Awards have served up some hits, misses and must-see looks. We've sifted through all the pics to bring you the best.

You can’t go wrong with high-waisted or boyfriend style.

New imported laser machines mean removal is nearly pain-free and there is no tissue damage.

International stars including Hollywood actors Sean Penn and Charlize Theron have mingled with revellers in golden, exotic and erotic costumes in Vienna at the Life Ball AIDS charity event.

The stars have arrived in France for the Cannes Film Festival. We've rounded up our selection of the most gorgeous gowns to grace the Riviera thus far.

Viva managing editor Amanda Linnell shares highlights from today’s Viva magazine. Follow her hyperlinks below and be informed and inspired at viva.co.nz.

She's famous for proudly flaunting her curvaceous figure, bold dress sense and collection of colourful tattoos on social media.

Kim Kardashian is so insecure about her recent weight gain, she can't bear to be seen without control underwear.

Military matters in the style stakes this season.

A well-made statement coat does all the work for you.

Reality TV star Kim Kardashian has copped abuse from anti-fur campaigners, who called her "the most disgusting human being on the planet".

Demi Moore has had US$200,000 (NZD$267,000) worth of clothes stolen.

It is news that Kim Kardashian will relish - Armenian women have been voted the sexiest in the world.

Beyonce arrived during the last moments of the Met Gala red carpet ceremony and she sent social media and the assembled photographers into a frenzy.

Through The Looking Glass is not meant to be a critical assessment of the fashion industry's non-fiction, politically correct relationship with China's culture.

Viva managing editor Amanda Linnell shares highlights from today’s Viva magazine. Follow her hyperlinks below and be informed and inspired at viva.co.nz.

When next feeling insecure about your own appearance while looking at a beauty advertisement, just picture this.

Spoil the mums in your life next Sunday because they deserve some pampering.

A high school student was sent home from prom after teachers said her floor-length backless dress was "too revealing".

Wearing a stylish floral dress and with her hair curled into her trademark loose waves, Kate looked remarkably fresh with baby in tow.

Menswear influences get a laid-back update.

Victoria's Secret is about to get even bigger - and hotter - after adding ten new Angels to its coveted roster

From hippy deluxe to shimmying showgirl, fringes are hanging off everything this spring. But are they tangles waiting to happen - or ultra-cool ways to channel Seventies rock'n'roll style?

“Being the way that you are is enough” – if you’re conventionally attractive to begin with, that is.

She announced her retirement from the runway less than two weeks ago, but it seems Gisele Bundchen isn't quite done in the dazzling department.